2026 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Select: Manahawkin Buyers Guide

Most trips, none of the gas station

For a lot of Manahawkin households, the daily loop, school, the grocery store on Route 72, a swim practice, adds up to well under 32 miles. That is the case for the Plug-in Hybrid Select: plug it in overnight on a Level 2 home charger, and the school-run week can run almost entirely on electricity, with the 3.6L V6 standing by for the highway trip to visit family or the weekend down the Parkway. Once the battery is depleted, it settles into a regular hybrid, returning roughly 30 mpg combined, so a dead battery on a road trip is an inconvenience, not a problem.

Inside, it feels like a Pacifica Select: the same 10.1-inch Uconnect touchscreen, the same Stow 'n Go seats folding flat in both rear rows, the same tri-zone climate. The electrification is under the floor, not something you have to learn to live around.

The trims that share this platform

Two more PHEV trims sit above this one: the Select Premium, which adds the Limited-equivalent leather and panoramic roof, and the Pinnacle, which carries every flagship feature from the gas Pinnacle onto the hybrid powertrain. All three share the identical 260-hp system and 32-mile EV range; what changes between them is cabin content, not how the hybrid system works.

One thing to plan around

The Plug-in Hybrid Select is front-wheel drive only. If all-wheel drive is non-negotiable for your driveway or your winter driving, that rules out every PHEV trim, and the gas Select with AWD, for roughly $3,000 more than its own base price, is the alternative that keeps the Stow 'n Go and touchscreen while adding traction.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2026 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Select?

MSRP starts at $51,765 before the $1,995 destination charge, New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax, and title and registration. Federal and state EV incentives may apply and change over time; ask the dealer for the current eligible amount before you buy.

How far can it go on electricity alone?

About 32 miles on a full charge, with an 82 MPGe rating in electric mode. That covers most local Manahawkin and Stafford Township errands without touching the gas engine at all.

Is the Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid being discontinued?

2026 is confirmed as the final model year for the Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid. It is fully available to order this year, with published pricing across three trims, but it will not continue into the next model year, so this is the last chance to buy one new.

Does the Plug-in Hybrid Select come with all-wheel drive?

No. All three PHEV trims, Select, Select Premium and Pinnacle, are front-wheel drive only. All-wheel drive is exclusive to the gas Pacifica lineup.

Where can I see a Plug-in Hybrid Select near LBI?

At Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram on Route 72 in Manahawkin, about ten minutes from the causeway. Ask about current availability given the model's final-year status.

The bottom line

The Plug-in Hybrid Select lets a family run most of the week on electricity while keeping the gas engine as a safety net for longer trips, with the same seating flexibility as any other Pacifica. It is also a closing window, this is the last model year, so it is worth deciding sooner rather than later if the hybrid is what you want.